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• Follow the participants of the April 2010 Caribbean Air Challenge :
  daily and live posts, starting April 16, 2010
• Read FULL story of the first Caribbean Air Challenge and enjoy video footage and pictures of the entire adventure across the Bahamas, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico and Turk & Caicos Islands.
• Find out about the upcoming “Caribbean Aviation Festival” A gathering of hundreds of pilots in one of the most beautiful “Aviation Friendly” islands of the Caribbean: November 2010
• Find out about April 2011 Governor General’s Cup “Caribbean Air Challenge”

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What they said ... Vickie and Matthew, SC USA : Vickie
It was such a pleasure meeting you all and getting the opportunity to share this adventure with you. I look forward to hearing from you in your future endeavours.

Matthew
It was GREAT meeting everyone and I hope to see everyone soon! Daniel and Jane, Ohio USA : Jane & I had a great time. I hope we get to do this again.
Everyone was great. Pat and Don, California USA : Another fabulous trip!!!!! Wonderful gathering of people and lots of fun events. Thanks sooooo much!!!!!
This was a trip not to ever be forgotten.
Ciao, Pat and Don Michael and Tera Bush, Pennsylvania USA : I have to say this was the bestest trip EVER! each and every one of you are great people! All in all we had a wonderful time and we MUST make a next year trip/reunion!
Cheers!
Tera

Guess I can't let this slide by without adding my two centavos. Other than Angel Flights, this trip was simply the best flying that I've ever done, and easily the most fun. The adventure was only exceeded by the company-thank you all for that.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Michael Bostjan Simonic, Ljubljana, Slovenia : Catherine, thank you for everything; you have been most kind!
Thanks to everyone for a great time!
Bostjan Gilles and Celine, Montreal, Canada : THE Caribbean Air Rallye Was an extraordinary experience for both us . Thanks to you all, to Catherine and to our pilot Tom and co-pilot Sally.
Hope to see you all next year
Celine and Gilles Richard, Karen and Derek Schmidt, Wisconsin USA : Hello Catherine, Thanks for all your dedication and effort on the Air Rally. It went so well, even with the diversion back to Exuma. We had a great time with you and the group!
We will be back. Tom, Nevada USA : Catherine and Camile Thank you very much for a great, great time. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks again!
Tom Tom & Sharon Green : It was a wonderful trip and we met some great people who enjoy the same things we do: flying and adventure!!! Our trip home was routed to go direct to North Carolina (Wilmington), we thought we could cut off a couple of hours of flying, by time we got done with reroutes because of military airspace, we were in the air almost five hours for a two hour, 20 minute trip. This proves that I can't properly flight plan without all your help.
Hope to see you all again. Rajesh Soni, NJ USA : I had a great time as well. I still can't believe I flew to Dominican Rep & PR, in MY plane!!! It seems so easy now. But it's the support you got from the group that made it easy and fun. Even when you lost Miami Approach as you went south you always had someone on 122.75 to talk to if something went wrong - that gave you a lot of comfort.
Raj Steve Weaver, Michigan, USA : WOW what a great time flying with a great group of pilots, professionals all. I can't wait until the next time when we once again venture into the unknown to boldly go where we have not gone before. > I look forward to the next time when I can once again fly with all my new friends.
Best Wishes,
Steve Dave Schrader, Michigan, USA : I did not get a chance to thank everyone and say I really enjoyed this adventure. The places we went were great. But the people I flew with made the trip even better. What a great bunch of pilots and friends. It's almost hard to believe it is over. Time flies. I had time to think about the trip, and I have no question in my mind that I would do it again with the same group of great people ( in a heart beat ). Thank you all for this experience.
Keep 'em flying
Dave Mark, Minnesota, USA : What a great trip!!
Mark


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Daniel, Minnesota USA : This has been an incredible adventure, thank you so much for this opportunity Chris, UK : Thank for this great experience Jenny, Mike & Helen, Australia : Thank you for leading us on an amazing adventure Diana & Paul, Australia : Thank you for the fantastic trip across Canada. We loved it! Paul & Diane, Australia : We are now home again although not completely rested. Just a note to thank you both very much for a great adventure with many happy memories, lots of laughs and a lot of new friends, which is what it's all about. We both appreciate how hard it is to plan these events and make them happen in a given time frame, congratulations to both of you for all the hard work. Chris & Beth, Ontario, Canada : Thank you again, yourself and Camil, for the huge effort you put to make the Air Rally a truly memorable experience for both Chris and myself. Gail, Australia : Thanks for the opportunity to have a really wonderful experience !!! Patsy & Sylvie, Quebec, Canada : Thank you very much for your great work, we had a wonderful trip MayCay, North Carolina, USA : Life is an adventure! Thank you for making it so delicious for us ! Fortune favors the brave Deborah, Ontario : We really enjoyed the adventure. Thank you for all your efforts. So many beautiful people and places Steve & Gillian, Australia : Thanks for the many wonderful memories Diane & Jim, Ontario, Canada : thank you for the wonderful opportunity to see Caanda as few have seen it Helen, (75 !!!), Australia : Thank you for one more of my “bucket list” wonderful experience Paul, Minnesota, USA : Thank you so much for everything you have done on this trip. It’s been wonderful meeting all of you and I’ll definitely be back ! Debbie, Martin, Chris, “The team” (Ontario-UK) : Thank you for a wonderful rally and great esperience. We’ll go for another Valerie, Switzerland : What an extraordinary adventure ! many thanks. Made many friends !! Jean, Quebec, Canada : thank you for your devotion and interest to aviation. You are our heroes !! Raphael, Switzerland : thank you for everything Laurent, Switzerland : Thank you ! Celine, Quebec, Canada : I admire your creativity, your perseverence and thank you for the pleasure you are giving us. Tony & Elaine, Ontario, Canada : Thanks for all your patience & encouragement plus fun and entertainement. Lots of wonderful memories Gilles, Quebec, Canada : Again a great success, I wish you other great ones in the years to come Mark, Minnesota, USA : Thanks for the memories of the last 4 rallies ! To Japan next year George, Minnesota, USA : Thanks ! Steve & David, Michigan, USA : Thank you for this great experience !! We will be back Tanya & Norman, Ontario, Canada : Thank you for the adventure Redmar, The Netherlands : still thinking back flying the rally quite often! Scott, Minnesota, USA : Thanks a lot for the opportunity! It was a great experience and I definitely want to comeback for more! Guy, Quebec, Canada : Thank you very much !
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INTERNATIONAL AIR RALLY
AVIATION EVENTS
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands
but seeing with new eyes.” - Marcel Proust
CARIBBEAN AIR CHALLENGE 2012
PROGRAM AVAILABLE NOW
CLICK HERE

2011 Caribbean air Challenge video

 

Governor General’s Cup
Caribbean Air Challenge 2012 April 13 - April 27

Departure April 13 - Fort Lauderdale Executive airport USA
OPENING & CLOSING CELEBRATIONS: TURKS AND CAICOS
NEW DESTINATIONS: ANGUILLA AND GRENADA

DON'T MISS THE MARTINIQUE AIR SHOW APRIL 21 & 22 JOIN US !


FULL PROGRAM HERE

Rentals available
registered participants only

Fixed gear :

• Cessna 172 – 108.50/hr dry
• Piper Warrior – 108.50/hr dry
• Cessna 182 – 115/hr dry

Retractable:
• Arrow – 120.00/hr

License validation assistance provided

 

2011 Governor General’s Cup
Caribbean Air Challenge Two part challenge : March 19 - March 31
We did it !!!
28 pilots and crew from 7 different countries
crossed 7 borders in 12 days
A video of this event and diaporama of pictures
will be posted on this page soon.
The Winners !

Oscar C. Hope, Utah, USA
Richard Brown, Great Britain

Second place :
Raj Soni, N.J. USA
Tom McGloin, N.Y. USA
Charly Pearce, N.S., Canada

Third Place :
Don Lounsbury and Robert Ogilvie
Ontario, Canada
Download :

Document	Format
Program	PDF
List of Participants	PDF
Media & Advertising	PDF

Sports et Loisirs : Switzerland (French)
Read 2011 Sports et Loisirs (PDF, 3.37 MB)
by Robert Sirdey

Sport Freizeit, Switzerland (German)
Read Sport Freizeit (PDF, 4.04 MB)
by Robert Sirdey

We are proud to announce that BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE
third largest commercial aircraft manufacturer in the world
is again this year supporting the
Aviation Connection Pilot Mentor Program


Pilot Mentor Program :
The Governor General's Cup challenge is
presented by Aviation Connection to support
the Pilot Mentor program.

Three young commercial pilots benefited from the program this year,
thanks to generous contribution from Bombardier and International Air Rally :

Pete Beaudry, California USA
Benoit Riga Jean-Philippe, Guadeloupe France
Carlo Peligriti, ATA Flight school, Florida, USA

Martinique, this year International air Rally ultimate destination
was officially designated permanent base of
the Governor General's cup Caribbean Air challenge
in presence of Mrs Karine Roy-Camille, President
Martinique Tourism Committee CMT



Team Asenjo/Riga won the ground competition and received
the honours to represent Martinique to the finals.



Part two: April 3 to April 8 Challenge of the Americas
Did not take place due to damages incurred by pilots at Sun n fun
and the absence of many pilots who chose not to fly in
such threatening weather conditions.
This event is being postponed to another date. Under construction - soon to be updated IT IS NOT A RACE !!! An International Aviation Event bringing
25 aircraft, crews & media originating from different
continents will proceed across 4 Caribbean countries enjoying
two to three days of local hospitality, culture and more….


Photo Robert Sirdey: Inagua, Bahamas April 2010

We learned by experience, that the gathering of a group of people in the Caribbean leads to the making of a party translating into a FESTIVAL celebrating culture and friendship. We are preparing a menu of exciting activities bringing out the authentic beauty and essence of the Caribbean islands as seen through the eyes of the Caribbean people.


Thirty three Caribbean countries are yours to discover ! Every year will bring a different experience always as
exciting and memorable as previous.
Discover the Caribbean like no one has ever before !

 

Past event : 2010 Governor General’s Cup
Caribbean Air Challenge see also CARIBBEAN AVIATION EVENTS

HD Video 2010 Edition
Check it on Youtube

THE FULL STORY From Day 1 to Day 10
Read 2010 Governor General's Cup (PDF, 5.83 MB)
by Catherine Tobenas & Mark Helseth
Photos : Robert Sirdey

AOPA Australian Pilot coverage (part one)
Read Cruising the Caribbean (PDF, 3 MB)
by AOPA Australian Pilot
Kathy Mexted

AOPA Australian Pilot coverage (part two)
Read An Island of Pilots (PDF, 4 MB)
by AOPA Australian Pilot
Kathy Mexted

Aviation et Pilote coverage, France
Read Au-dessus des Bahamas (PDF, 1.19 MB)
by Robert Sirdey

Sports et Loisirs, Switzerland
Read Au-dessus des Bahamas (PDF, 1.44 MB)
by Robert Sirdey

COPA Flight, Canada
Read 2010 Governor General’s Cup - Caribbean Air Challenge
By Catherine Tobenas & Mark helseth
Photos : R.Sirdey
Page: B1-2-3-4-5 - B12 & B13

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What they said about it :

Jane & I had a great time. I hope we get to do this again.
Everyone was great. Daniel and Jane, Ohio USA Another fabulous trip!!!!! Wonderful gathering of people and lots of fun events. Thanks sooooo much!!!!!
This was a trip not to ever be forgotten.
Ciao, Pat and Don Pat and Don, California USA It was such a pleasure meeting you all and getting the opportunity to share this adventure with you.
I look forward to hearing from you in your future endeavours. Vickie, SC USA More feedback

Other documents

Document	Download
Participants	PDF
Program	PDF
Media	PDF
Organizing Committee	PDF
Flyer	PDF

Click to enlarge IFR ON THE MOVE JULY - AUGUST READ

Start packing..... the Adventure is at your door !!!
Watch the VIDEO

READ PAST ADVENTURE STORIES

Catherine : 450-969-2247
ctobenas@airrally.com

Concept

The International Air Rally aims the participation of 35-40 teams with planes, seaplanes and helicopters. International Air Rally is not a race! The winners of each leg are tested on different skills : navigation, physical skills and general knowledge (survival, first aid, etc..). The most efficient and complete team will be rewarded! Not the fastest!
Each team is composed of minimum two participants.

There are no restrictions as to which kind of electronic navigation equipment can be used by the teams. Competitions are created to bring out the particularities of the region: After each leg, the total of accumulated points designates the winner of this particular leg. The winning team receives the honours during the evening reception. The winner of the challenge will have accumulated (total) the highest number of points.

Participants will enjoy welcome receptions organized by our Hosts: Guided tours combined with ground competitions prepared daily by our hosts.

Dear pilot and adventurer, now it is your turn to join us in this new concept of adventure. Whether you register as a competitor or as a passenger, from the time of your confirmed reservation to the end of the international Air Rally our team will take care of all the details and assist you with any formalities if required. The International Air Rally team wishes to make this travel experience one of the greatest adventures you ever had.

Camil Dumont
Investment Advisor

www.woodgundy.com/camil.dumont

International Air Rally
Proud Gold sponsor since 2000

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